Located on Europe’s largest high-altitude plateau, the Alpe di Siusi, the Alpina Dolomites Lodge is a spectacular getaway. This isn’t your ordinary ski lodge however. The Alpina Dolomites prides itself on being a wellness hotel with its pure and pristine mountain air. In fact, the hotel’s philosophy is rooted in ...

This cozy chalet is located in Saint-Marcel, France and it’s the perfect spot for a romantic getaway! You may not even want to leave your room to hit the slopes – each one is uniquely decorated and adorably cozy! Guests can choose from a variety of room types; La Bouitte ...

This hotel has a unique location on the summit of the Mt Rigi, “the queen of the Alps”. In its 200 year history the location has changed from a goat-strewn grassy desert to the tourist destination it is today. It remains one of the best places in the world to ...

Located in the Swiss Alps, this exclusive 123-room hotel in Andermatt, Switzerland will leave you speechless. It’s no wonder The Chedi Andermatt was named Hotel of the Year 2017 by GaultMillau! What makes this spot so unique is its Asian influenced architecture and spacious rooms. Each room is furnished with ...

This Alpine hut is 3,340 metre above sea-level and located deep in the Pennine Alps. It is only accessible to experienced hikers who can make the 4 mile journey from the nearby town of Saas Fee which was used a location for the Wham! 1984 hit single, “Last Christmas I ...

1,780 meters above sea level, this hotel was built in 1862. It was the first mountain hotel in Austria. It is perched on the summit of the Schafberg and has a view that will fry your breath. Originally patrons accessed the hotel by stage coach and by using local chair ...

Fancy a trip of a lifetime? Head to the land of fire and ice, better known as Iceland, and stay at a converted sheep farm! Deplar Farm is located in Iceland’s northern Fljot valley. With just 13 rooms, Deplar is the ultimate getaway for those seeking to explore the beautiful, ...

The Britannia Hut is one of the most popular huts in the Swiss Alps – quite an achievement when you consider how many of them there are. Indeed every time I think I’ve written about all them, more appear. All the huts seem to have been built around the same ...

Located in the Haute Savoie region of the French Alps, Terminal Neige is perfect for any snow-loving explorer! What makes this ski resort unique is its quirky style and decor that guests will find in each one of the 96 rooms. In fact, each room has a white wall with ...

Located in the car-free town of Zermatt, Switzerland, Matterhorn Focus is the ultimate mountain getaway. Chic and modern, this hotel is less than a 15-minute walk from the Findelbach train stop. Don’t worry about walking with your luggage though– the hotel offers transportation to and from the train! With just ...

Located in the small village of Silvaplana-Surlej, Switzerland, Nira Alpina is a modern ski resort that will leave you wanting for nothing! This resort provides true ski in, ski out access – meaning, you can actually ski to and from the resort itself. In fact, the resort prides itself on ...

Have you ever imagined what it’s like to be a bird, sitting high above the rest in a cozy nest, overlooking the vast beauty of nature’s surroundings? If so, you’re in for a treat! The Skylodge Adventure Suites in Cusco, Peru offer an incredible travel experience unlike any other. Accessible ...

Are you an expert skier looking for an exclusive ski resort? Have you imagined soaring through snow with backdrops of a stunning alpine meadow? Prefer to stay in, soak in the pool and drink some cioccolata calda? No matter your preference, Adler Lodge located in Italy’s Alpe di Siusi, is ...

Wow. That is surely the first thing to come out of traveler’s mouths who step onto the property of COMO Uma in Punakha. Boasting spectacular views over a lush, bright green valley and rice paddies in the smallest landlocked state in Asia, COMO Uma Punakha is an incredible destination. With ...

This 71-room resort, which opened in 1989, is set in the mountains of France and has a shabby-chic, rustic charm for all guests to enjoy. While beautiful any time of year, guests who visit in the winter will experience the magic of the snow atop the stunning surrounding mountains. Les ...

The Post Hotel is the epitome of what you would imagine to be the idyllic Canadian mountain lodge. Nestled in the picturesque Banff National Park in the small village of Lake Louise, the Post Hotel offers guests pristine natural beauty and unspoiled wilderness only two hours outside of Calgary. The ...

This hotel is so extraordinarily unique from the outside, it’s hard to even put its design into words. Located in Austria, just over half a mile from the Zettersfeld Ski Area, this funky polyhedral-shaped modernist wooden cabin offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding Austrian Alps and an exciting experience ...

Looking to spend a night or two in a space-age capsule that appears to be teetering off the edge of a cliff? Set 9,300 feet (2,835 meters) above sea level on the Frebouze Glacier in the Mont Blanc massif in Italy, Bivacco Gervasutti, named after the Turin-born Alpine climber Giusto ...

Situated in the northern mountains of the Czech Republic, Hotel Ještěd dominates the skyline of the Liberec region. Reaching an altitude over 1,000 meters, it has been a significant landmark and place of historic importance. The first monument was built at its summit in 1737, but today guests can now ...

Forget about simply visiting the Swiss Alps; now you can actually stay in a former army fortress that is nestled within the rocky face of the mountain. La Claustra in Switzerland is a treasure trove of discovery and uniqueness extended in an area of 4000 m2. Here you will find ...

When you picture a visit to Iran, your mind is most likely flooded by negative images and news stories of current events in the region. However, Iran is home to some incredible ski resorts that rival the most popular destinations in Europe. Only about an hour outside of the capital ...